Joe Sonka 😐
@joesonka.lpm.org
State government reporter for @kentuckypublicradio.org — @lpm.org, @weku.bsky.social, WKYU/Bowling Green, @wkmsfm.bsky.social. Berry/Buck/Mills/Stipe/BBN. Did a Pulitzer many years ago.
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1) Ethics officials at Fannie Mae investigate how Bill Pulte got Letitia James mortgage docs
2) They send findings to Inspector Gen. of FHFA, which Pulte heads
3) IG sends it to Lindsay Halligan, new USA prosecuting James
4) IG and ethics officials are all fired.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
2) They send findings to Inspector Gen. of FHFA, which Pulte heads
3) IG sends it to Lindsay Halligan, new USA prosecuting James
4) IG and ethics officials are all fired.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
Exclusive | Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats
FHFA’s acting inspector general handed the probe report to the U.S. attorney office that had indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.wsj.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
1) Ethics officials at Fannie Mae investigate how Bill Pulte got Letitia James mortgage docs
2) They send findings to Inspector Gen. of FHFA, which Pulte heads
3) IG sends it to Lindsay Halligan, new USA prosecuting James
4) IG and ethics officials are all fired.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
2) They send findings to Inspector Gen. of FHFA, which Pulte heads
3) IG sends it to Lindsay Halligan, new USA prosecuting James
4) IG and ethics officials are all fired.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
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‘No! Not Larry Summers!’ Wails Devastated Nation
‘No! Not Larry Summers!’ Wails Devastated Nation
WASHINGTON—Responding to recent revelations suggesting the prominent economist was a close associate of the late child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a devastated nation reportedly joined together to...
theonion.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
‘No! Not Larry Summers!’ Wails Devastated Nation
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I swear to God if Jeffrey Epstein had described Hillary Clinton as "that dog that hasn't barked," in secret emails these people would be making rabid content for days and calling for tribunals but ok www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/e...
The conspiracy crowd’s reaction to the Epstein emails? Yawn.
Far-right conspiracy theorists and influencers are a big reason the Epstein scandal hasn’t died. But the newly released emails about Trump haven’t impressed them.
www.msnbc.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I swear to God if Jeffrey Epstein had described Hillary Clinton as "that dog that hasn't barked," in secret emails these people would be making rabid content for days and calling for tribunals but ok www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/e...
I think Bill Gates has to start wearing gold chains and pumping some iron.
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I think Bill Gates has to start wearing gold chains and pumping some iron.
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SCOOP: In text messages sent in 2017, Jeffrey Epstein appears to position himself as a middleman between president Donald Trump’s administration and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates. He seemingly represents himself as passing on information directly from Trump to Gates through an intermediary.
Jeffrey Epstein Claimed Intimate Knowledge of Donald Trump’s Views in Texts With Bill Gates Adviser
In text messages from 2017, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly represented himself as positioned to pass information from the Trump White House to Bill Gates through an intermediary.
www.wired.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
SCOOP: In text messages sent in 2017, Jeffrey Epstein appears to position himself as a middleman between president Donald Trump’s administration and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates. He seemingly represents himself as passing on information directly from Trump to Gates through an intermediary.
A Republican Senator in Indiana has come out strongly against congressional redistricting, as leadership says they still don't have the votes to do what Trump is pushing for.
Republican Senator Jean Leising says she'll vote 'NO' on Indiana redistricting
A Republican Senator in Indiana has come out strongly against redistricting. Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) released a statement Wednesday saying she could not get behind the push for new congression...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
A Republican Senator in Indiana has come out strongly against congressional redistricting, as leadership says they still don't have the votes to do what Trump is pushing for.
Heeeeey y'all Jason Riley's back at it, follow/subscribe etc
NEW: Kentucky man convicted of non-violent crime in 1997 sues U.S. government arguing he should be allowed to own a gun under 2nd Amendment.
The argument already has support from Attorney General Pam Bondi
https://jasonriley051.substack.com/p/kentucky-man-convicted-of-non-violent
The argument already has support from Attorney General Pam Bondi
https://jasonriley051.substack.com/p/kentucky-man-convicted-of-non-violent
Kentucky man convicted of non-violent crime sues U.S. government arguing he should be allowed to own a gun under 2nd Amendment
Shelby County resident Hubert Ford was convicted of fraud in 1997 and claims he is not a danger and should be allowed to buy a gun.
jasonriley051.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Heeeeey y'all Jason Riley's back at it, follow/subscribe etc
The reddest of Red Flags is someone passionately contrasting pedophilia with hebephilia.
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The reddest of Red Flags is someone passionately contrasting pedophilia with hebephilia.
Bethany Baxter, staff attorney for the ACLU of Kentucky: "The press should not be punished simply for being present where the news is happening."
Charges dropped against Cincinnati journalist following Roebling protest arrest
Two journalists were charged with felony rioting in July after a demonstration on the Roebling Suspension Bridge.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Bethany Baxter, staff attorney for the ACLU of Kentucky: "The press should not be punished simply for being present where the news is happening."
"Tech and AI names take the hardest hit. Nvidia falls. Broadcom falls. Alphabet falls."
November 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"Tech and AI names take the hardest hit. Nvidia falls. Broadcom falls. Alphabet falls."
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
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Per the Weakley County Examiner, Martin Mayor Randy Brundige and the city’s head of economic development Brad Thompson just…went back to work like normal on Wednesday after they were arrested on Tuesday??
theweakleycountyexaminer.com/2025/11/12/i...
theweakleycountyexaminer.com/2025/11/12/i...
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Per the Weakley County Examiner, Martin Mayor Randy Brundige and the city’s head of economic development Brad Thompson just…went back to work like normal on Wednesday after they were arrested on Tuesday??
theweakleycountyexaminer.com/2025/11/12/i...
theweakleycountyexaminer.com/2025/11/12/i...
"Hard knocks for hardwood industry" was my rejected headline. I won't tell you what @justinhicks.lpm.org suggested.
ICYM his story:
ICYM his story:
President Donald Trump’s administration has promised financial relief for soybean farmers when the federal government reopens. The hardwood lumber industry, which has also been struggling with impacts from Trump’s tariffs, wants to be included. From @justinhicks.lpm.org
Hardwood companies seek relief from Trump tariffs
President Donald Trump’s administration has promised financial relief for soybean farmers when the federal government reopens. The hardwood lumber industry, which has been struggling with impacts from...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
"Hard knocks for hardwood industry" was my rejected headline. I won't tell you what @justinhicks.lpm.org suggested.
ICYM his story:
ICYM his story:
The mayor of Martin, his daughter & the northwest TN city’s economic & community development head were all indicted by a grand jury this week following an investigation by the state comptroller’s office that uncovered the misappropriation of over $450,000 in city funds. By @hannahsaad.bsky.social
Martin mayor, his daughter and city’s economic development head indicted following Tennessee comptroller investigation
The mayor of Martin, his daughter and the northwest Tennessee city’s economic and community development head were all indicted by a grand jury this week following an investigation by the state comptro...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The mayor of Martin, his daughter & the northwest TN city’s economic & community development head were all indicted by a grand jury this week following an investigation by the state comptroller’s office that uncovered the misappropriation of over $450,000 in city funds. By @hannahsaad.bsky.social
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His case marks only the second time Gov. Kevin Stitt has commuted a death sentence since entering office in 2019.
Tremane Wood Receives Last-Minute Clemency, Sparing Him From Execution
His case marks only the second time Gov. Kevin Stitt has commuted a death sentence since entering office in 2019.
www.huffpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
His case marks only the second time Gov. Kevin Stitt has commuted a death sentence since entering office in 2019.
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Raskin on Ghislaine Maxwell: "The fact she was able to be transferred to a prison camp where no sex offenders had ever been allowed to enter before, much less live there, is an indication they've got some kind of meeting of the minds about what Trump can provide to her & what she can provide to him"
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Raskin on Ghislaine Maxwell: "The fact she was able to be transferred to a prison camp where no sex offenders had ever been allowed to enter before, much less live there, is an indication they've got some kind of meeting of the minds about what Trump can provide to her & what she can provide to him"
"The ACLU of Kentucky ... obtained dismissal of the remaining charges against a journalist who was arrested while covering a protest in Northern Kentucky at the Roebling Bridge. Today, the court entered an agreed order dismissing all remaining charges against Madeline Fening." @acluofky.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"The ACLU of Kentucky ... obtained dismissal of the remaining charges against a journalist who was arrested while covering a protest in Northern Kentucky at the Roebling Bridge. Today, the court entered an agreed order dismissing all remaining charges against Madeline Fening." @acluofky.bsky.social
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November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Kentucky GOP lawmakers appeared to disagree Monday on whether the state should further cut the income tax rate next year, despite failing to meet the budget trigger for tax cuts this past summer. From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org #kyga26
To cut or not to cut Kentucky’s income tax next year, that is the question
Kentucky GOP lawmakers appeared to disagree Monday on whether the state should further cut the income tax next year after failing to meet the budget trigger.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Kentucky GOP lawmakers appeared to disagree Monday on whether the state should further cut the income tax rate next year, despite failing to meet the budget trigger for tax cuts this past summer. From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org #kyga26
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On Wednesday, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Jefferson County Coroner said they have formally confirmed the identities of all the victims who were recovered from the plane crash site. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Louisville leaders identify 14 victims in UPS plane crash
On Wednesday, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Jefferson County Coroner said they have formally confirmed the identities of all the victims who were recovered from the plane crash site.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
On Wednesday, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Jefferson County Coroner said they have formally confirmed the identities of all the victims who were recovered from the plane crash site. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
A new report commissioned by Louisville Metro Council says the city’s downtown jail is aging and a new one should be built at a cost of $389 million to $530 million. From @byrobertor.lpm.org at @lpm.org
Firm recommends Louisville officials build new jail with $500 million price tag
A new jail for Louisville Metro would cost taxpayers anywhere from $389 million to $530 million, according to a new report.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
A new report commissioned by Louisville Metro Council says the city’s downtown jail is aging and a new one should be built at a cost of $389 million to $530 million. From @byrobertor.lpm.org at @lpm.org
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Kentucky GOP Congressman Thomas Massie has secured the petition signatures needed to force a House vote on releasing all Department of Justice files on Jeffrey Epstein, saying he won't go along with "protecting pedophiles."
Thomas Massie-led petition on Epstein files gets final signature, queuing up floor vote
Kentucky GOP Congressman Thomas Massie has secured the petition signatures needed to force a vote on releasing all Department of Justice files on Jeffrey Epstein.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
My latest with @sylviaruthg.lpm.org 👇
The folks who spun a grand conspiracy theory about a massive pedophilic cannibal ring over emails talking about pizza are here to inform you there’s not much there in these Epstein emails
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The folks who spun a grand conspiracy theory about a massive pedophilic cannibal ring over emails talking about pizza are here to inform you there’s not much there in these Epstein emails
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry wagers $1 billion bet that ‘AI Bubble’ will burst
'Big Short' Wagers $1-Billion Bet That 'AI Bubble' Will Burst - LBC
Legendary American investor Michael Burry has bet big that the AI 'bubble' is set to burst, a new report says
www.asiafinancial.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry wagers $1 billion bet that ‘AI Bubble’ will burst